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Move out ‘non-performers’ in BVIHSA - Hon Skelton to Bishop Cline

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), left, has charged Chairman of the Board of Directors of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline to move out non-performers in the Government health system. Photo: VINO/File
The BVI Health Services Authority has announced that the health clinic in North Sound, Virgin Gorda is now equipped with a full-time nurse and an on-call/part time doctor. Photo: VINO/File
The BVI Health Services Authority has announced that the health clinic in North Sound, Virgin Gorda is now equipped with a full-time nurse and an on-call/part time doctor. Photo: VINO/File
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), right, gets a tour of the Imaging Unit of Peebles Hospital on December 9, 2016. Photo: VINO
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), right, gets a tour of the Imaging Unit of Peebles Hospital on December 9, 2016. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a stern manner, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) charged Chairman of the Board of Directors of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline to move out non-performers in the health system.

The BVIHSA continues to be blasted by persons complaining of unprofessional staff. These allegations are leveled from administration down to the floor staff and, based on the tone of Minister Skelton; he is fed-up of the complaints and under performers in the system.

On Friday December 9, 2016 at the commissioning ceremony of the Peebles Hospital’s Imaging Unit, Hon Skelton told Bishop Cline in no uncertain terms, “I have charged the chairman who is not doing their work; he has my blessing, to transfer them – move them out. He is aware of what we expect of this facility.”

According to the Minister, the health of the people who reside in these Virgin Islands cannot be left to people don’t care about giving healthcare. “So, we need to have that corrected,” he added.

North Sound Health Centre up & running

While working on getting its employees in order, Hon Skelton told reporters that his ministry is also doing what they must to make the health care institutions across the territory equipped for service.

North Sound Health Centre is now back in full swing, according to Minister Skelton. It was just a few weeks ago that residents of the sister island blasted the BVIHSA, yet another time, for not having an operational health centre at North Sound. That most recent cry came after the sudden death of a resident in the area.

Both the CEO and Minister said that situation has been corrected with a fulltime nurse and a visiting/on-call doctor.

22 Responses to “Move out ‘non-performers’ in BVIHSA - Hon Skelton to Bishop Cline”

  • shark (12/12/2016, 12:28) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why he don't rid cline maybe that be better for the aurthority and the way forward.
    • Shark 2 (12/12/2016, 22:43) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree with you 100%. The non performers are at the head of the chimney, remove the first then u will really see growth.
  • Game of life. (12/12/2016, 12:40) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    When players are not performing the owner will Either change the Coach and or the manager... So both, or one of them need to be replace...
  • wize up (12/12/2016, 12:41) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    On the count of 3: the few VI Landers working there will be the first to be fired and replaced by documented workers( folks i see in BVI working at various stores are now working in the BVI heath cares system most of some have no working experience in health care but them in our hospital working)...
  • yes (12/12/2016, 12:42) Like (18) Dislike (7) Reply
    Mr. Skelton, I so agree with you. This is a business, not a place where staff from top to bottom can continue to behave in this manner. Anyone going to Peebles for care should be treated with respect by staff members. Be it a bum or a millionaire, every person deserve to be treated in the same manner. I do agree that many staff members is just there for a paycheck. You go there for help and most of them treat you and talk to you like you are less than a person. Yes, it is time to do some house cleaning at Peebles.
    • @yes (12/12/2016, 13:18) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Its too good that what "little" you agree with don't count. The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false God shall enter in.........
      • Yes again (12/12/2016, 14:09) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        As you said little me. Well little me have a right to my opinion just like you do. If you are going to throw words, then make sure you start with little you first. You have a wonderful and magnificent
        Monday. Don't work to hard.
      • well, well (12/12/2016, 14:19) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
        To the person who is calling down the blogger Yes, that person have a right to his/her comment. The way it look is you are one of those disgruntled non- proformers who got caught sitting down on the job. Before you call people names and throw out words. Take a long look in a floor length mirror and check yourself.
  • 123 (12/12/2016, 13:44) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope the voters get rid of the NDP also
    • wize up (12/12/2016, 17:18) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ 123....who will you replace the NDP with(be careful what you wish for)...
  • llolol (12/12/2016, 14:15) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    i guess hwe going put them solid waste dpt
  • musa (12/12/2016, 17:28) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    get raid of d pastor asap
  • yea yea. (12/12/2016, 17:42) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    If we are really going to start firing non performers which is the right thing to do.. The Government top the list of non performers.. Start from the top down..
  • 7 (12/12/2016, 19:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    as if our government performs.
  • PR (12/12/2016, 19:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    First person the pastor second work permit holders thank you
  • Yes (12/12/2016, 20:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Start with the non performing Pastor ASAP. Unqualified, incompetent, and conflicted three words that describe the problem with this man of the cloth.

    I also agree with yea yea. Start with the Cabinet. We will deal with them next elections
  • Call a Spade a spade (12/12/2016, 22:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some people just trying to work for the basic to take care of their family.

    Dedicated to those who the cap fit and don't want to wear it-

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU4Rcrjw-JE
    • Too many Bad Managers.. seriously (13/12/2016, 07:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Bad and can't manage managers. Who like and encourage staff bringing news to them and other staff. So those News carrying and trouble making staff are
      liked and can sit around all day. Giving a free pass.. Why those honourable workers are oppressed and pressure to do twice as much to cover for their liked and lazy staff.... Too much bad and can't manage managers.. But it's a pattern they too carry news and lies to their boss and they too get a free pass..
  • How about lateness (12/12/2016, 23:08) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    What I don't understand. Govt workers start work 830. Most trust company start work at 8. A few start at 9am. How come all around 930 The traffic tight. Block-up. Seems like a lot of workers going work late every day.. That's a real concern. People not earning their pay.
  • Let's live in love (13/12/2016, 00:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Life is short- what you sow, you shall reap.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyeQXlnwVr4

  • ------------------------ (13/12/2016, 22:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Laborites start shake already!
  • ausar (14/12/2016, 15:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is there any agency in this country that is running correctly?


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